January 27 is designated as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
In 2012 the International Holocaust Remembrance Day is devoted to the theme "Children and the Holocaust" by decision of the United Nations. 1.5 million children, over a million of them Jewish, burned in the flames of the Holocaust.
During the war, thoughts about death were tormenting people constantly. Those days not only adults, but children were trying to find answers to questions of life. A poem "A small garden" by Franta Bass, a child prisoner in Terezin concentration camp, renders aching feeling of parting with life.
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19.01.2012
JCC Emunah prides itself in bringing the world of Jewish traditions and culture to children and their parents through family Shabbatons.
Just like family camps, family Shabbatons are run by an enthusiastic and vibrant team of young leaders from School of Madrichim of JCC Emunah. Their training continues all year round and offers quality programming with an emphasis on informal learning and fun, which also includes Shabbatons. One of such Shabbatons was held in December and featured many dynamic guest speakers. Anastasia Bobrova, a soloist of Belarusian Drama Theater, shared with madrichim secrets of stage speech. Olga Skvortsova, stage director of D.o.z.s.k.i theater of modern choreography, dedicated her session to stage plastique. Alexander Malinkovich together with young leaders explored methods of creative thinking. All the activities at the Shabbaton were called to prepare young people for their role as counselors at family camps and Shabbatons. -
11.01.2012
It is for the sixth time that JCC Emunah was delighted to announce the “Drawing Hanukkah” Republican Children Art Contest supported by the Representative Office of the AJJDC in the Republic of Belarus.The jury had a hard job choosing the best of 70 art works devoted to history and traditions of the festival that were submitted by children and youngsters from various Jewish communities of Belarus. The youngest contestant was only 6.
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29.12.2011
“Galaxy of Talents” children art Shabbaton brought together some 60 brightest young representatives of Jewish communities in Belarus to celebrate Hanukkah Shabbat, share their achievements and plans for the future, and get inspired. The event was even more special as it coincided with the first day of winter school holidays and the longest night of the year.
The weekend combined festive opening, lighting Hanukkah and Shabbat candles, Shabbat meal, contests and quizzes, and a concert made up of the performances of the participants representing their local Jewish communities. -
27.12.2011
Nothing in the world can be compared to the faces of children who had met a Miracle.
Want some evidence? Check the photos made during Hanukkah celebration in JCC Mazl Tov Early Development Center.
